Beaver Dam hasn't had much luck against Tonopah recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Diamondback will face off against the Muckers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Beaver Dam is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Indian Springs, who was ranked tenth in their home state at the time (Beaver Dam was ranked 23rd). The Diamondback managed a 26-22 victory over the Thunderbirds on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Diamondback as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Beaver Dam got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Miguel Jauregui out in front who picked up 38 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 35 yards and one score. Alex Acevedo got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Beaver Dam didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Wyett Avila and Acevedo. Acevedo got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Tonopah was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Sandy Valley 64-6. The win continues a trend for the Muckers in their matchups with the Sidewinders: they've now won five in a row.
Beaver Dam better keep an eye on Dustin Otteson. He was instrumental in Tonopah's win, rushing for 193 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per carry. Otteson is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 116 every time he's taken the field this season. Adelaido Salgado was another key rusher, gaining 112 total yards and a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Tonopah was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 269 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Beaver Dam's record is now 2-4. As for Tonopah, their record now sits at 8-0.
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